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Best AI personal assistants
For personal assistant, this page lists 9 source-reviewed tools. Hermes Agent and OpenClaw are free and open source. Hark Pro is free to start. ChatGPT dots, Claude Cowork and Grok Bot are paid. Keiki and Orchid list messaging access. Pricing for Instinct is not published. All 9 tools were checked against official sources between 2026-10-05 and 2026-10-14.
Free / open source
Open-source assistant with persistent memory, reusable skills, tools, and scheduled tasks.
FreeOpen sourceFree / open sourcemacOS, Windows, Linux, CLI, Desktop
Verified
Official site (opens in a new tab)Run a personal AI assistant on your own computer, with chat channels, memory, tools, and recurring tasks.
FreeOpen sourceSelf-hostedFree / open sourcemacOS, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted
Verified
Official site (opens in a new tab)
Free to start
Organize personal tasks, build an in-app dashboard, and delegate browser research through an assistant with memory and connected services.
Free to startFree to startWeb, iOS, Android
Verified
Official site (opens in a new tab)
Paid
Personal agents in ChatGPT that retain context, use a cloud computer, and run tasks or recurring checks.
PaidPaidWeb, macOS, Windows
Verified
Official site (opens in a new tab)Claude workspace for research, documents, spreadsheets, and multi-step tasks across files and connected apps.
PaidPaidmacOS, Windows, Web, iOS, Android
Verified
Official site (opens in a new tab)Persistent AI teammates that complete multi-step work using a cloud computer, browser, files, and connected tools.
PaidPaidmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Verified
Official site (opens in a new tab)
Messaging-based
Build and configure an AI assistant from templates, knowledge and tools, then make it available through messaging channels with reviews and approvals.
Not publishedMessaging-basedWeb, SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Email
Verified
Official site (opens in a new tab)Use a ready-made messaging assistant to organize email, calendar events, reminders and daily plans, with connected-account permissions to review.
Not publishedMessaging-basedMessaging
Verified
Official site (opens in a new tab)
Pricing not published
Personal assistant that connects to apps and devices and accepts tasks through texts or calls.
Not publishedPlatforms are not listed.
Verified
Official site (opens in a new tab)
Compare the 9 tools
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Platforms | Access notes | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermes Agent | Free / open source | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, CLI, Desktop | Free MIT-licensed agent with macOS/Windows desktop clients and terminal installation. Connect a model provider; provider charges, optional Nous Portal credits… Product page | |
| OpenClaw | Free / open source | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted | Install and configure a local Gateway and model access. OpenClaw has no hosted subscription; model usage, subscriptions, hardware, or hosting may cost extra. R… Product page | |
| Hark Pro | Free to start | Free to start | Web, iOS, Android | Launched October 6 on web, iOS and Android. The free tier has all features with a usage cap; Pro² is $20/month for 2× usage and Pro³ $100/month for 10×. Exact… Product page | |
| ChatGPT dots | Paid | Paid | Web, macOS, Windows | Gradual access on eligible Pro, Business Premium, and Enterprise plans. Create on web or desktop; mobile chat follows setup when available. Pro excludes the EE… Product page | |
| Claude Cowork | Paid | Paid | macOS, Windows, Web, iOS, Android | Cowork and chat are becoming one Claude, rolling out to Pro and Max. Paid-plan and admin controls apply; web and mobile are in beta. Product page | |
| Grok Bot | Paid | Paid | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android | Included with paid individual Cursor plans and self-serve Cursor Teams. Enterprise access is managed by the organization. Eligible individual SuperGrok, SuperG… Product page | |
| Keiki | Messaging-based | Not published | Web, SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Email | Agent-building platform with a web dashboard and documented messaging channels, including an Orchid personal assistant template. Requires configuration and ong… Product page | |
| Orchid | Messaging-based | Not published | Messaging | Ready-made personal assistant accessed through messaging. The FAQ documents Gmail and Google Calendar; additional integrations, messaging-channel eligibility,… Product page | |
| Instinct | Not published | Not published | Not listed | The site offers text-based onboarding; current pricing, regions, and app availability were not verified. Product page |
Official sources
- https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/ (opens in a new tab)
- https://openclaw.ai/ (opens in a new tab)
- https://docs.openclaw.ai/start/getting-started (opens in a new tab)
- https://hark.com/articles/introducing-hark-pro (opens in a new tab)
- https://hark.com/using-hark (opens in a new tab)
- https://help.openai.com/en/articles/20001530-getting-started-with-your-dot (opens in a new tab)
- https://claude.com/product/cowork (opens in a new tab)
- https://docs.x.ai/grok-bot/overview (opens in a new tab)
- https://cursor.com/help/grok-bot/plans (opens in a new tab)
- https://onkeiki.com/about (opens in a new tab)
- https://onkeiki.com/developers (opens in a new tab)
- https://orchid.ai/faq (opens in a new tab)
- https://instinct.com/ (opens in a new tab)
Common questions
Which personal assistant tools are free?
Hermes Agent and OpenClaw are marked free. Hark Pro is marked free to start.
Which personal assistant tools run on macOS?
ChatGPT dots, Claude Cowork, Grok Bot, Hermes Agent and OpenClaw list macOS.
How were these 9 tools chosen?
These 9 tools are active, source-reviewed listings in the public catalog. Raw models, general chat assistants, non-AI-native products, and listings described as legacy or unverified are left out. Read how listings are checked on the methodology page.
When was this list last checked?
This list was last checked on 2026-10-14.